Winnebago Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V155000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V155000 by Winnebago Industries, Inc.. Affecting model year 2015 winnebago adventurer vehicles manufactured january 16, 2016, to march 8, 2016, and 2015-2016 itasca suncruiser vehicles manufactured january 6, 2016, to march 8, 2016 Includes 31 affected units, Hitch Attachment Bolt Not Properly Torqued, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015 winnebago adventurer vehicles manufactured january 16, 2016, to march 8, 2016, and 2015-2016 itasca suncruiser vehicles manufactured january 6, 2016, to march 8, 2016

Defect Summary

Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015 winnebago adventurer vehicles manufactured january 16, 2016, to march 8, 2016, and 2015-2016 itasca suncruiser vehicles manufactured january 6, 2016, to march 8, 2016. in the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the hitch to the frame were not properly torqued.

Corrective Action

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, where necessary, replace the hitch attachment bolts free of charge. The recall began on april 15, 2016. Owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535. winnebago's number for this recall is 140.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V155000
Report Received Date: 2016-03-16T00:00:00
Subject: Hitch attachment bolt not properly torqued
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 31

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 140
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015 winnebago adventurer vehicles manufactured january 16, 2016, to march 8, 2016, and 2015-2016 itasca suncruiser vehicles manufactured january 6, 2016, to march 8, 2016. in the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the hitch to the frame were not properly torqued.
Consequence Summary: Improper torquing of the hitch bolts could cause the hitch to detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, where necessary, replace the hitch attachment bolts free of charge. The recall began on april 15, 2016. Owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535. winnebago's number for this recall is 140.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 16V155000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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